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B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
Die Dringlichkeit der Situation erforderte sofortige medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

Zessionar
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
Der Zessionar übertrug die Eigentumsrechte an die gemeinnützige Organisation.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Etikett
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Sie hat ihr Gepäck vor dem Einsteigen ins Flugzeug markiert.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

Beziehung
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Sie haben eine sehr enge Beziehung.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompete
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Der Soldat spielte die Trompete, um die Truppen zu signalisieren.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

übertrieben
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
Die Kontroverse wurde von den Medien übertrieben dargestellt.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

scharf kritisieren / bestrafen
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen scharf zurechtgewiesen.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

untersagen
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
Der Schiedsrichter untersagte das Tor wegen Abseits.
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

völlig erschöpft; müde
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
Ich bin total erschöpft, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instinktiv, natürlich, automatisch
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Seine instinktive Reaktion rettete sein Leben.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

Topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
Die Topographie der Region machte den Bau sehr herausfordernd.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

Tödlichkeit
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
Der Unfall führte zu einer Tödlichkeit.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

Stimulus
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Helles Licht und laute Geräusche sind häufige Stimuli für Wachsamkeit.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

fahren
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Ich werde morgen früh zur Arbeit fahren.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

Überangebot
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Es gab ein Überangebot an günstigen Smartphones auf dem Markt.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

Aufruhr
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten einen Furor in den Medien.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mildern
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
Eine ordnungsgemäße Planung kann finanzielle Risiken mildern.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

ableiten
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
viele englische wörter leiten sich vom lateinischen ab.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

Intelligenzija
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
Die Intelligenzija spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Bildung der öffentlichen Meinung.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

Gepäckwagen
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Der Gepäckwagen transportierte alle Koffer der Passagiere.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

memorialisieren
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Die Stadt entschloss sich, den Helden mit einer Statue auf dem zentralen Platz zu ehren.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

harmonisch, abgestimmt, einheitlich
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Ein harmonisches Arbeitsumfeld steigert die Produktivität.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

Mutter
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
Ihre Mutter ist eine freundliche und fürsorgliche Person.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

tänzerin
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin trat anmutig auf der Bühne auf.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

Trocknungsmittel
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Silicagel-Pakete werden häufig als Trocknungsmittel in Verpackungen verwendet.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

List; Trick
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Der Dieb benutzte eine clevere List, um den Wächter abzulenken.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

heranwinken
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Sie winkte ihn mit der Hand näher heran.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

Gespräch
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Die Generäle trafen sich, um über die Bedingungen der Kapitulation zu verhandeln.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

bestimmen
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Der Ausschuss wird nächste Woche einen neuen Vorsitzenden bestimmen.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

Neologismus
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Das Internet hat viele Neologismen hervorgebracht wie 'Selfie' und 'Hashtag'.
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

Name
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
Die Namen der Familienmitglieder sind auf dem Stammbaum geschrieben.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesk
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
Die Skulptur war so grotesk, dass sie die Kinder erschreckte.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

hemmen
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
Angst kann das persönliche Wachstum hemmen.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

etwas als heilig oder wichtig bewahren oder schätzen
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
Die Verfassung schützt das Recht auf Meinungsfreiheit.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

entschädigen
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stimmte zu, den Kunden für die Schäden zu entschädigen.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

Esel
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Esel, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

abstillen
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Eltern entwöhnen ihre Babys oft mit etwa sechs Monaten.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

Zauberer
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Der Zauberer führte erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Rechtssysteme sichern Gerechtigkeit.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

sicherstellen
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Tür geschlossen ist, bevor Sie gehen.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

Flanell
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Er trug ein warmes Flanellhemd im Winter.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

benennen
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Sie beschlossen, ihr Baby Sarah zu nennen.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

Übersetzer
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Der Übersetzer half den Touristen, den Führer zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

beschränkt
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ihre Entscheidungsfreiheit war durch soziale Regeln beschränkt.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

Begierde
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Er nahm das Angebot mit Begierde an.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Isolation
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hey
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Hey, wie geht es dir heute?
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

Wasserabfluss-Tor / abspülen
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Die Arbeiter spülten den Schlamm von der Straße nach dem starken Regen.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

Gesundheitsversorgung
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Das Land investierte massiv in die Gesundheitsversorgung, um die öffentliche Gesundheit zu verbessern.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

ideale Umgebung
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
Der Winter schafft eine ideale Umgebung für das Wachstum von Gemüse.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

Inhärenz
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
Das Inherente Risiko ist Teil jedes geschäftlichen Vorhabens.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

näher, abschließend
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Sie ging näher ans Fenster.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

Vermittler
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Er trat als Vermittler auf, um den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Familien zu lösen.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

Cousin/Cousine
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mein Cousin kommt dieses Wochenende zu uns.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

Dicke
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
Die Dicke des Buches machte es schwer zu tragen.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

verwirrt
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Sie war völlig verwirrt von seiner plötzlichen Entscheidung.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

Sonett
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare schrieb viele berühmte Sonette über Liebe und Schönheit.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

Gangrän
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Wenn unbehandelt, kann die Wunde zu Gangrän führen.
A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

Zahn
Meaning
a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food
Example
She brushes her teeth twice a day.
Sie putzt ihre Zähne zweimal täglich.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

Verleumdung
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
Die Zeitung wurde wegen Verleumdung verklagt, nachdem sie falsche Behauptungen veröffentlicht hatte.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

anbieten
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
Das Unternehmen hat das Hochzeitsessen zubereitet.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

Hochmut
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Sein Hochmut machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

versenken
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Das Schiff sinkt im tiefen Ozean.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

grammatisch analysieren
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
Die Software kann große Mengen an Textdaten effizient analysieren.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

Kommentator
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Der Kommentator beschrieb das Fußballspiel im Detail.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

heiser
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Er sprach mit einer heiseren Stimme, nachdem er den ganzen Tag geschrien hatte.
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

Waffenstillstand
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Die beiden Länder einigten sich nach Wochen intensiver Kämpfe auf einen Waffenstillstand.
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

Wiederholung
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
Konstante Wiederholung hilft den Studenten, Vokabeln effektiv zu lernen.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

Handy
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Sie hat ihr Handy zu Hause vergessen und konnte niemanden anrufen.
C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

verehrend
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
Menschen verehren Heilige wegen ihrer Heiligkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

traurig und nachdenklich; Traurigkeit ausdrücken oder fühlen
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
Die melancholische Musik ließ alle traurig fühlen.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

kleiner Streit
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Sie hatten einen kurzen Streit darüber, wer das Geschirr spülen sollte.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfaktorisch
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Das Parfüm aktivierte sofort ihre Riechnerven.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

Prophezeiung
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
Die Prophezeiung sagte den Aufstieg eines großen Anführers voraus.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

während; weil; während der Zeit, die
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
Während du älter wirst, wirst du weiser.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

Fragmentierung
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
Die Fragmentierung des Lebensraums bedroht viele Arten.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

kathartisch
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Über Emotionen zu schreiben, kann eine kathartische Erfahrung sein.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Er läuft zum Park.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

rosine
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

Gespräch, das auf eine Einigung abzielt; Verhandlung
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte Wochen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

wiederholt; mehrfach geschehen
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Er hat wiederholte Versuche gemacht, sie zu kontaktieren.